What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications Engineer position at ProMach Careers?
Did you love building as a kid? Do you enjoy taking something apart, just to figure out how to put it back together? Do you geek out on robots? Our engineers drive packaging innovation, creating new ways to improve – and increase – performance. We’re passionate about designing custom equipment that exceeds our customers’ expectations. Our engineers partner closely not only with our customers, but also with peers across sales, manufacturing, and assembly.
We offer rewarding, challenging opportunities throughout the world, across multiple packaging segments. If you’re excited by how machines work and want to make them better, we want to talk to you.
Do we have your attention? Keep reading.
As our Applications Engineer, you will contribute to the success of the company by driving the growth and profitability of the company’s product lines. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with our customers and vendors to ensure that the products being developed, launched and quoted allow Pro Mach Integrated Solutions to compete successfully and effectively in the marketplace. The position reports to the Manager, Applications Engineering.
Are you passionate about this work?
- Review customer RFP’s, drawings, control documentation and other applicable specifications to determine requirements and/or feasibility of a given design or project
- Participate in the new project evaluation process by developing a concept, gathering cost data from historical records for pricing purposes, and make recommendations on proceeding or declining a project based on a risk/benefit analysis
- Liaise with management, sales and engineering during concept development
- Prepare preliminary design proposal(s) including concept layout drawings using AutoCAD and prepare proposal documentation in conjunction with the sales team
- Interact with customers for the purpose of defining scope, obtaining specifications pertinent to the project and clarifying questions they may have with the proposal if necessary in conjunction with sales staff
- Interact with vendors concerning part and/or assembly quotations required for the estimate
- Identify and understand competitive equipment
- Travel to customer sites for project evaluation. This may include measuring to define ranges and interaction with both factory and corporate staff
- Work with marketing to develop product launches, sales support, educational and promotional materials
- Assist with pricing strategy and create price lists, assist with vendor communication in price negotiations
- Monitor quality issues and resolve vendor related problems
- Maintain up-to-date sales and technical resources
What’s in it for you?
There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.
In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!
Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside of our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.
If this sounds like you, we want to connect!
- BS in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
- Minimum of 5 years' experience developing applications solutions (or similar) in the packaging machinery industry
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills with MS Office programs such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex technical documents
- High mechanical aptitude
- AutoCAD 2D skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
- Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
- Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
- Excellent customer relations skills
Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.
We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.
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ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.